De terugkeer van de verloren zoon

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

This etching, titled *De terugkeer van de verloren zoon* (The Return of the Prodigal Son), captures the moving climax of the biblical parable in a wayward son returns home to receive his father’s forgiveness. Created by Louis Fabius Dubourg in 1727, the small print—measuring just 149 by 198 millimeters—invites intimate viewing, encouraging visitors to reflect on themes of mercy, repentance, and reconciliation that resonated strongly in 18th-century Dutch society. Dubourg worked in the etching medium, a technique prized for its ability to produce fine lines and delicate tonal effects while all...